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Pokémon Legends: Z-A Vivillon Distribution Live on Nintendo Switch — Spewpa Mystery Gift Details
Spewpa Mystery Gift arrives in Pokémon Legends: Z-A on Nintendo Switch, offering Vivillon pattern evolution and a global campaign that can unlock a Poke Ball pattern...
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Vivillon Challenge — Spewpa Mystery Gift, 660,000 Target, and Poké Ball Pattern Reward
The Pokémon Company and Serebii report a Vivillon-themed challenge in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Learn how the Spewpa Mystery Gift, 660,000 evolution threshold, and Pokémon...
Pokémon Center Bangkok Opening Date Confirmed: December 1, 2026
The Pokémon Company has confirmed Pokémon Center Bangkok will open December 1, 2026, previewing official merchandise during the Pokémon 30th Anniversary press...
Switch 2 Datamine: Alleged Pokémon Pokopia Files and Possible DLC References Surface
Dataminers report an exploit on next-gen Nintendo hardware has exposed assets for a title identified as 'Pokémon Pokopia'. Read a factual breakdown of the reported...
Tales of Eternia Remastered Tops Famitsu Japanese Software Sales for Week of October 12, 2026
Famitsu's weekly Japanese software sales chart for Oct. 12, 2026 shows Tales of Eternia Remastered leading across platforms, with new entries from Castlevania and...
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet 7★ Tera Raid: Garchomp Ground Tera Event Live on Nintendo Switch
The Pokémon Company has launched a 7★ Tera Raid event in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet featuring a Ground Tera Garchomp with the Mightiest Mark. Event details,...
Pumpkaboo Midnight Festival Event on Nintendo Switch: How to Befriend Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist (Oct 17–Nov 1)
Full guide to the Pumpkaboo Midnight Festival event on Nintendo Switch. Learn event dates, how to start the event (ver.
Pokemon Legends Z-A 'A Graceful Day in Lumiose' Merch Announced for Pokemon Center Japan
The Pokemon Company has revealed 'A Graceful Day in Lumiose,' a Pokemon Legends Z-A merchandise line launching October 29, 2026, at Pokemon Center stores across Japan,...
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Nintendo Switch Rumor Tracker: What Fans Are Saying
A clear summary of the Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire rumors, the factual history of the games, and the verified signals fueling community speculation about a potential...
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: Salamence 7-Star Tera Raid Event Live Until October 15
The Pokémon Company has launched a limited-time 7★ Tera Raid for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet featuring a Flying Tera-type Salamence with the Mightiest Mark. Event runs...
Pokémon LEGO Mystery Bags Reportedly Arriving March 1, 2027 — Leak Details and Context
Reliable leak suggests Pokémon LEGO mystery bags with Smart Brick support will arrive March 1, 2027 at $12.99 each. Read the verified details, attribution, and context...
Pokémon HOME 4.1.0 Adds FireRed and LeafGreen Support on Nintendo Switch
Pokémon HOME version 4.1.0 adds compatibility for Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch, lets players store and transfer Pokémon between titles, and grants...
Pokémon Brass Concert in Singapore: NHK Symphony Orchestra Video Released by The Pokémon Company
The Pokémon Company has released the full recording of the Pokémon Brass Concert in Singapore, featuring the NHK Symphony Orchestra at Esplanade. Watch the performance...
Pokémon the Series: The Beginning on Disney+ — Where to Watch Ash and Pikachu’s Original Adventures
Disney+ has added Pokémon the Series: The Beginning to its library. Read how the original Ash and Pikachu episodes are rolling out to new territories, what fans are...
Pokemon Bank Shutdown February 2027: What Nintendo Switch Players Must Transfer Now
Pokemon Bank and Poke Transporter are set to close in February 2027. Here’s a practical checklist of legacy Pokémon and games you should transfer to Pokemon Home or...
Leaker Claims Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Nintendo Switch Release on October 8
A Japanese leaker posted on X that Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire could arrive on Nintendo Switch on October 8. The Pokémon Company has not confirmed the report.
Pokémon Legends Z-A Physical Edition With Mega Dimensions DLC Arrives on Nintendo Switch — Nintendo of Europe Confirms
Nintendo of Europe has announced a physical Nintendo Switch edition of Pokémon Legends Z-A bundled with the Mega Dimensions DLC, arriving 29 October and including a...
McDonald's Pokémon TCG 30th Anniversary Promotion Details: Dates, Cards, and Happy Meal Booster Packs
McDonald's will run a Pokémon TCG 30th anniversary Happy Meal promotion from November 5–December 9, 2026, featuring 15 collectible cards in four-card booster packs....
Pokémon cards return to McDonald's Happy Meal US: PokéBeach reports Nov 5–Dec 9 tie-in
PokéBeach reports McDonald's will relaunch Pokémon TCG Happy Meal tie-ins in the US between November 5 and December 9. Details, past scalping issues, and franchise...
Rumored Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves Map Leak Appears Ahead of Potential Nintendo Switch Successor
A purported in-game map for rumored 10th-generation Pokémon titles—referred to online as Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves—has circulated on X. Here’s what’s known,...
Pokémon Winds and Waves leaks: Beta maps, character models and the 'ChampAllAnim' file revealed
New images purportedly from Pokémon Winds and Waves beta builds surfaced on X, showing stitched maps, character models, a resort area, a Grass gym and a file labeled...
Pokémon Starbucks collaboration Japan 2026: Pikachu Honey Cream Latte and 41-item merch line
The Pokémon Company and Starbucks Japan launch a limited-time collaboration from September 30 to October 8, 2026, featuring the Pikachu Honey Cream Latte and 41...
Gholdengo Statue: 24-Karat Commemorative Figure Celebrates Pokémon #1000 at Great Golden Exhibition
The Pokémon Company International and Japanese jeweler SGC are producing a 24-karat Gholdengo statue to mark Pokémon #1000. Details on sizes, pricing, and the Yokohama...
Pokémon 30th Anniversary: Gold Gholdengo and Pikachu Statues to Be Displayed at Yokohama Takashimaya
The Pokémon Company will exhibit solid-gold statues of Gholdengo and Pikachu for the franchise's 30th anniversary. Details on size, price and viewing dates at Yokohama...
Pokémon TCG 30th Anniversary Expansion Launch: Scalpers Stung as Pull Rates Reduce Resale Prices
The Pokémon Trading Card Game 30th Anniversary expansion launched on 16 September. Reports and market data show higher-than-expected pull rates have reduced...
Gholdengo Solid Gold Figurine: The Pokémon Company and SGC Unveil 24‑Karat Collector’s Piece
The Pokémon Company and SGC reveal a 24‑karat gold Gholdengo figurine and life‑sized gold leaf statues on display at Yokohama Takashimaya from September 30 to October...
Pokemon Ruby Sapphire Emerald Switch Release Rumors Intensify After Official Tweet
Fans noticed a high-resolution clip of Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire posted by the official Pokémon account, sparking renewed discussion about potential Game Boy Advance-era...
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Nintendo Switch Rumor: Official Pokemon Times Post Sparks Discussion
An official Pokemon Times post on X has renewed discussion about Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire possibly appearing on Nintendo Switch. Here’s what’s confirmed, what’s not,...
Pokémon ESA Collaboration: Pikachu Plush Spends 67 Days on ISS Ahead of World Space Week Exhibitions
The Pokémon Company and European Space Agency partnered to send a Pikachu plush to the International Space Station for 67 days. Exhibitions and a Pokémon GO event will...
Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire Switch Re-release Hopes Ignite After Official Account Posts Emulator Footage
An official Pokémon social post showing Ruby & Sapphire running on an unidentified emulator has renewed hopes of a Nintendo Switch re-release. Here’s what is...
Rhythm Heaven Groove Sales Lead Japan Charts — Weekly Software Rankings (Sept 7, 2026)
Famitsu's expanded Japanese software sales for the week of September 7, 2026: Rhythm Heaven Groove tops the Nintendo Switch chart as several Switch and Nintendo Switch...
Quaquaval 7-Star Tera Raid Live in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on Nintendo Switch
The Pokémon Company has launched a limited 7★ Tera Raid event for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet featuring a Water‑Tera Quaquaval with the Mightiest Mark. Event runs...
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet 7-Star Tera Raid Events Return — Mightiest Mark Dragonite Drops September 25, 2026
The Pokémon Company has announced a rotated series of 7-Star Tera Raid events for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, beginning with the Mightiest Mark Dragonite on September...
RetroSync GBA-to-Switch Trade Adapter: Early December Release Window Confirmed
RetroSync's GBA-to-Switch wireless trade adapter will let players transfer Pokémon from FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald to Nintendo Switch; Early December release...
Pokémon TCG 30th Anniversary: Celebration Packs Sell Out as Scalpers and Crowds Dominate Drop
The Pokémon TCG marks its 30th anniversary with a global drop of 30th Celebration products. High demand, overnight queues in the UK and scalpers have left many...
Pokémon Center Bangkok Opening December 2026: The Pokémon Company Confirms New Flagship Store
The Pokémon Company has confirmed Pokémon Center Bangkok will open in December 2026, with a preview logo featuring Shaymin. Learn what this means for fans,...
Switch 2 Editions: Why Enhanced Editions and Upgrade Labels Are Causing Confusion
An authoritative look at the community term 'Switch 2 Editions', how Nintendo and third-party publishers have handled enhanced ports and re-releases on Nintendo...
Skeledirge 7-Star Tera Raid Live in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet — Event Runs Through Sept. 17, 2026
The Pokémon Company has launched a new 7-star Tera Raid event in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet featuring a Fire-type Skeledirge with the Mightiest Mark. Learn event...
Meowscarada 7★ Tera Raid Event Live in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet — Details, Dates, and Rewards
The Pokémon Company has launched a time-limited 7★ Tera Raid event in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet featuring a Grass Tera Meowscarada with the Mightiest Mark. Event runs...
Pokémon All Stars 1025 Full Music Video Released by The Pokémon Company
The Pokémon Company has published the full Pokémon All Stars 1025 music video by Masayoshi Oishi, a 22-minute track that names all 1,025 available Pokémon. Watchable...
Pokémon Blu-ray Collection: Amazon US Lists Pokéball Box Set Launching November 24, 2026
Amazon US is offering a $400 Pokéball-themed blu-ray collection of Pokémon films, listing a November 24, 2026 launch and packaging all discs in a single collector's...
Pokémon World Championships 2027 Confirmed for Singapore — Dates, Details, and What It Means for Competitive Pokémon
The Pokémon Company has announced the 2027 Pokémon World Championships will take place in Singapore from 13–15 August 2027. Read verified details about the event, what...
Pokemon World Championships 2027 in Singapore Confirmed — Dates, Format, and What It Means for Competitive Play
The Pokémon Company has announced the Pokémon World Championships 2027 will take place in Singapore on August 13–14, 2027. Read verified details on event dates,...
Pokémon Champions Z Mega Evolutions Reportedly Arrive September 9, 2026 — What We Know
An unverified announcement claims The Pokémon Company will add Z Mega Evolutions to Pokémon Champions on September 9, 2026. Here’s the context and where to check for...
Pokémon Wild Card Animated Film Announced by The Pokémon Company
The Pokémon Company has announced Pokémon Wild Card, a new animated film based on the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Read the details on the teaser, franchise context, and...
2026 Pokémon World Championships: Tsunekazu Ishihara Opens Pokémon XP at Moscone Center
Coverage of the 2026 Pokémon World Championships and Pokémon XP in San Francisco, including remarks from The Pokémon Company CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara, event dates, and...
Pokémon X Account Hacked During World Championships: Official Handle Promoted Memecoin for 30 Minutes
The Pokémon Company's official X account was compromised during the Pokémon World Championships and briefly posted a memecoin promotion. The company regained control,...
Kingambit Event in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: Dark-Type Mightiest Mark Raid and Mass Outbreaks Until Sept 4, 2026
The Pokémon Company has launched a limited-time Kingambit event for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (and The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC) on Nintendo Switch, featuring...
Pokémon X Account Compromised for 30 Minutes: Official Statement From The Pokémon Company
The Pokémon Company's official X account was temporarily compromised on August 27, 2026. Read the verified statement, what was posted, and why it matters for players...
James Turner Returns to The Pokémon Company as Creative Director of Pokémon Art and Design
James Turner, former Game Freak artist and founder of All Possible Futures, is rejoining The Pokémon Company as Creative Director of Pokémon Art and Design. The move...
James Turner Joins The Pokémon Company International as Creative Director of Pokémon Art and Design
James Turner, former Game Freak art director for Pokémon Sword and Shield, has been appointed Creative Director of Pokémon Art and Design at The Pokémon Company...
James Turner Named Creative Director of Pokémon Art and Design at The Pokémon Company International
James Turner, former Game Freak artist and co-founder of All Possible Futures, has joined The Pokémon Company International as Creative Director of Pokémon Art and...
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Farigiraf Event Live on Nintendo Switch — Tera Raids and Mass Outbreaks Explained
The Pokémon Company has launched a Farigiraf-focused event for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on Nintendo Switch, featuring a 7-star Tera Raid and mass outbreaks of...
Rhythm Heaven Groove Sales Lead Famitsu Boxed Charts as Switch 2 Tops Hardware (3–16 Aug)
Famitsu boxed-sales data for 3–16 August shows Rhythm Heaven Groove leading software in Japan while Switch 2 is the best-selling console. Full top-10 software and...
Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass physical release confirmed for South Korea on Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Korea will sell a boxed physical release containing a download code for the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass on September 10, 2026. The package is redeemable on...
Krispy Kreme Pokémon Donuts: Where to Find Pocket Monster Treats and What Fans Should Know
Krispy Kreme has rolled out Pokémon-themed donuts in select locations. Read an industry-focused overview with background on Pokémon, The Pokémon Company, and Krispy...
Krispy Kreme Pokémon Donuts: Full Menu for the Pokémon 30th Anniversary Collaboration
Krispy Kreme has launched a limited-time Pokémon donut lineup celebrating 30 years of Pokémon. Read a detailed breakdown of the Bulbasaur, Pikachu, Charizard,...
Pokémon Pokopia Sales Top 5 Million on Nintendo Switch 2 — Game Freak and Omega Force Co-Developed Hit
Pokémon Pokopia, co-developed by Game Freak and Koei Tecmo's Omega Force, has sold over 5 million copies on Nintendo Switch 2 since its March 5 launch. Read the latest...
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet 7-Star Annihilape Tera Raid Guide — Hisuian Zoroark + Wigglytuff Strategy
A concise, expert guide to beating the 7-Star Annihilape Tera Raid in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on Nintendo Switch using a two-Pokémon Hisuian Zoroark and Wigglytuff...
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Annihilape Event: 7-Star Tera Raid & Mass Outbreaks Live Until August 20, 2026
The Pokémon Company has activated a limited-time Annihilape event in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on Nintendo Switch, featuring a Mightiest Mark 7-star Tera Raid and...